Our Favorite Question, Kinda
We thought we’d share our favorite (and least favorite) question about Classic Exhibits. Oddly enough, they’re the same one.
Download (3) Unbranded Trade Show Marketing Templates
These unbranded downloads include new designs, promotions, or product sheets, each with space to add your logo and contact information.
Image Resolution Calculator
Explaining graphic file requirements to a client with limited graphic experience is like explaining the earth’s curvature to a flat earther.
Saying the “S” Word Outloud (Sustainability)
It’s nearly 2025, and people still cover their ears and sing La, La, La whenever the “S” word is mentioned (sustainability). And yet, the S word is the secret weapon for many Classic Distributors. These Distributors know that many companies have S-word initiatives.
33 Big Trade Shows in North America (2025)
November is a BIG trade show month (not to mention a BIG election happening too). Here are 10 gems that you might wanna have on your radar before diving into to Aunt Ruth’s green jello and carrot salad. Enjoy!
How to Stand Out at a Real Estate Convention or Trade Show
Post-pandemic, the real estate industry has experienced significant changes, presenting both opportunities and challenges for realtors. Those challenges include shifting market dynamics, regulatory changes, technological innovations, and economic uncertainty. A real estate convention is important for professionals in this industry as they navigate the evolving competition from online platforms,...
Renting an Exhibit Should Not Be Stressful
Renting an exhibit shouldn’t be stressful. Yet, many exhibitors experience the same anxiety as buying a used car from Manny’s MotorWorld Emporium.
Summit Graphics PDX — Video Walking Tour
Summit Graphics PDX is not only the print provider for Classic Exhibits projects, but they also work with Classic Distributors and Summit clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.
BannerBug USA Banner Stands are in EDS
Many of you are familiar with BannerBug, but for those who are not, BannerBug stands are 100% manufactured in the USA and are covered by an Unconditional Lifetime Warranty on the hardware. If it fails, regardless of the reason, BannerBug USA will repair or replace it for free, for life.
Classic Exhibits is An Event Supplier Too
Classic Exhibits isn’t an event company, but we are an event supplier. Event agencies tap into our rental inventory of exhibit accessories.
Recent Posts
Finding & Working With a Trade Show Booth Designer
Find a trade show booth designer to help you navigate the complexities of creating an effective exhibit. Trade show booth designers are creative professionals who specialize in designing the booths that companies use at trade shows.
10 Questions about Trade Show Labor
On May 21, 2024, Jim Wurm from the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association (EACA) presented a webinar on the State of the Labor Industry particularly as it relates to the production of trade shows and events. Jim was joined by Bill Muller from Nth Degree.
ECA Legislative Action Day
ECA Legislative Action Day on May 30 did not disappoint! I must commend the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) team for their flawless execution of this day on The Hill. We couldn’t have done this without you!
Tech Conferences & Trade Shows: An Exhibitor’s Guide
You don’t have to be an exhibitor or a tech industry guru to attend tech conferences and trade shows. Tech conferences are ideal for exploring new ideas and sparking creative possibilities for any business. At Classic Exhibits, we design and build exhibits, large and small, for a wide range of industries.
Trade Show Attire: What Not to Wear
Trade shows are all about making a good impression, so what exhibitors wear matters. However, “What to Wear” is often the last checkbox on their trade show checklist. But it shouldn’t be. More than anything, trade show attire should be a conscious decision, one that mirrors your trade show strategy.
Summer Fun in Portland, OR at Shared Knowledge University
Join us for Shared Knowledge University on August 8-9. Whatever your role — owner, designer, project manager, account executive road warrior, or all five — you are welcome to “share” your love for trade shows.
If Harold Mintz Handed You $1 Million Dollars
If I, Harold Mintz, was your Fairy Godfather and handed you $1 million dollars, what would you do with all that money? Here are some of the responses I got from Classic Distributors.
How to Design & Use a Trade Show Floor Plan
You’re an exhibitor and someone says to you, “Tell me about your trade show floor plan.” Do they mean the show’s overall floor plan or the floor plan of your exhibit? In this article, we’re going to discuss the latter. We’ll address choosing the optimal space on the trade show floor in another article.
(4) Exhibit Design Search Tips
Here are (4) Exhibit Design Search tips to make searching and saving designs a bit easier. All are simple navigation techniques requiring nothing more than a click or two.
Your Shared Knowledge April Newsletter
April Fool’s Day Shared Knowledge Newsletter. Starting in April, Classic will have an OLEG option with exhibits shipped in a wood crate. When it arrives, please hand him a sub sandwich.
Baseball Terms — Classic Exhibits Style
Baseball season is upon us once again. That means it’s time to refresh yourself with our BASEBALL TERMS – CLASSIC STYLE! Whichever team you root for please keep in mind these three non-bendable rules:
LED Display Lighting for Trade Shows
What’s the hottest trend in trade shows and events? LED trade show lighting. And not just lightboxes, but perimeter lights, backlit logos, programmable RGB lighting, and accent LEDs on counters, workstations, and kiosks. Even creative uses of ceiling and pendant lights.
All About Trade Show Crates & Shipping
When you purchased your custom or modular trade show exhibit, you probably didn’t give much consideration to shipping or the wood crate(s). After all, it’s just a wood crate, right? What could go wrong during long interstate shipments, casual forklift handling, and untrained show labor to your very expensive and stunning beautiful trade show exhibit?
Classic Exhibits — 2024 EXHIBITOR Find It Top 40 Exhibit Producer
This year, Classic Exhibits was honored again as a EXHIBITOR Find It Top 40 Exhibit Producer. We’ve made the list every single year. We’re honored to be included in this distinguished group of exhibit producers.
2024 Portable Modular Awards & People’s Choice Award
You only have 7 days to vote for your favorite 2024 Portable Modular Award finalist! Click on the image or link above to choose the People’s Choice Award! Our sincere thanks to the Classic Distributor Partners who either submitted them to EXHIBITOR